The author of the original message writes:
"Interestingly, this seems much shorter than the version
that was read at the local LDS church near me -- the leader
mentioned a pro-initiative group being formed, called the
'Defense of Marriage Association (DoMA)' and anti-initiative
groups already vowing to spend millions of dollars to defeat
the group and the initiative. I wonder how much leeway
the [local] leaders are supposed to have in embellishing the official
letter?"

This traditional marriage initiative provides a clear and significant
moral choice. The Church's position on this issue is unequivocal. On
February 1, 1994, the First Presidency wrote to all priesthood leaders:

"The principles of the gospel and the sacred responsibilities given us
require that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints oppose any
efforts to give legal authorization to marriages between persons of the
same gender."

A broad-based coalition is being formed to work for passage of the
traditional marriage initiative. As details about the coalition become
available, we will provide you with information on how you might become
involved. We thank you for your attention to this vital matter and pray
the Lord's richest blessings to be with you.

Sincerely yours,

NORTH AMERICAN WEST AREA PRESIDENCY

John B. Dickson
John M. Madsen
Cecil O. Samuelson

It is amazing to me that a church feels this responsibility to not only make others feel guilty and ashamed for love but to also make it illegal--especially in light of Mormonism's history which includes a significant period of non-traditional marriage.

Sometimes I think that I know
What love's all about
And when I see the light
I know I'll be all right.

I've got my friends in the world,
I had my friends
When we were boys and girls
And the secrets came unfurled.

City of brotherly love
Place I call home
Don't turn your back on me
I don't want to be alone
Love lasts forever.

Someone is talking to me,
Calling my name
Tell me I'm not to blame
I won't be ashamed of love.